*** Advertise in the August issue of University Business. *** Ask your UB account manager about exclusive value-added bonus packages for summer advertisers. "University Business is a great publication that condenses relevant issues for busy administrators. It is the go-to resource for me." Belinda Krigel, CIO, Athens State University Experience the value of advertising with UB. Become part of the story that campus leaders are telling: UB Works. MODELS OF EXCELLENCE University Business' national recognition program honors colleges and universities where departments are collaborating to promote student success. The second round of honorees are being recognized in the August issue of UB for expanding college access, increasing retention, teaching financial literacy, helping students engage in college life and improving career preparation. CONFERENCE WRAP-UP: UBTECH & UBTHRIVE Full coverage of June's UBTech 2015 conference from the Rosen Shingle Creek in Orlando, including the keynote speeches, featured sessions, updates on the latest technology trends, and news from the exhibit floor. This year sees the debut of UBThrive, a special conference theme focused on innovative paths that lead to institutional and student success. THE RA'S EVOLVING ROLE IN SAFETY & SECURITY RAs often form closer relationships with college students than do any other campus employees. That puts these young men and women on the front lines when it comes to protecting students from a range of issues now making higher education headlines. CAMPUS FINANCE: FINANCING DEFERRED MAINTENANCE College and universities are investing deeply in new construction and renovation, but the costs associated with a growing backlog of deferred maintenance continue to rise. UB shares advice and ideas from institutions that are overcoming their deferred maintenance challenges. TECHNOLOGY: SUPER-HIGH-SPEED INTERNET Super-high-speed internet is much talked about these days. UB looks at how colleges and universities are bringing speedier service to their campuses. ON TOPIC UB's monthly Q&A with a top thought leader features Thomas Bailey, co-author of Redesigning America's Community Colleges: A Clearer Path to Student Success. Bailey makes a compelling case that two-year colleges can substantially increase student success if they are willing to reorganize programs of study, support services and instruction. PROFESSIONAL OPINION In this month's column from higher ed thought leaders, Otterbein University career services administrator Ryan Brechbill delves into a recent Association of American Colleges and Universities survey in which students rated themselves "well prepared" for the professional world-but employers thought otherwise. Align your brand with excellence in higher education: The August issue of UB includes a special Models of Excellence section. Share your solutions with higher ed leaders who have the authority to buy! Close more higher ed sales. Contact UB today: Joyce Kacin, Associate Publisher (203) 981-3716 jkacin@universitybusiness.com Rachel Davis, Sales Manager, Midwest (678) 521-7584 rdavis@universitybusiness.com Fern Sheinman, Sales Manager, West (858) 877-0739 fsheinman@universitybusiness.com ========== University Business (http://www.universitybusiness.com) Privacy Policy: http://www.universitybusiness.com/privacy-policy Manage your subscriptions: http://analytics.clickdimensions.com/promediagrpcom-ax6yi/pages/jwf5ha62eeol5ww75ajkma.html?_cldunsub=${Recipient.UnSub[0]} Published by: University Business, 488 Main Ave., Norwalk, CT, 06851